ability assessment; skill survey; check of someone's ability
Refers to an evaluation or investigation of a person's capabilities, often in educational, corporate, or research contexts.
We conducted an ability assessment for the new employees.
This test is intended as a survey of basic academic ability.
能力試験 is a specific ability test or exam, while 能力調査 is a broader survey or investigation of abilities.
適性検査 is an aptitude test focusing on suitability for a job or task, whereas 能力調査 is a more general check of someone's skills.
Compound of 能力 (ability) and 調査 (investigation, survey).